Prague by night is a fantasy come to life of floodlit fountains and dramatically illuminated buildings. After soaking up the sights of Prague?s landmarks and castle lit up at night, the climax is a ...
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Prague is Eastern Europe?s most visited city, with good reason: few destinations offer such a concentrated dose of architectural gems, historical fascination and after-hours fun. Day 1: Old ...
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Prague?s favorite drink is beer ? in fact, the Czechs drink more per capita than other country in the world ? and records show that beer was produced in Bohemia as early as 859 AD. Most of the beers ...
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Situated in southern Bohemia, the small city of ?eský Krumlov was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002. During the communist era, the city fell into disrepair, but since the ...
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Sitting 45 miles (73 km) east of Prague in Bohemia, spend one day in Kutná Hora and discover an intrigiung town immersed in history. Its origins stretch back to 1142, with the foundation of a ...
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The Vlatava river has some great opportunities for river cruises. The trick to enjoying a cruise through the series of locks that protect against seasonal flooding is to consider the specific ...
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Prague Castle, Europe?s largest, is a looming presence in the heart of the Czech capital. The word ?castle,? however, is a little misleading. This is a rambling complex big enough to incorporate ...
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Like most nations, the Czech Republic loves sports. And like the rest of Europe, and most of the world, in fact, they love soccer (football in Europe). While the national team didn?t make it into ...
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The castle tour is a must. Be prepared to do some serious walking here. If you are not in good shape, take a taxi or the bus to the top of the hill. It is a steep long walk. Once you are up ...
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Prague is a city that you could keep walking and never stop discovering a hidden square or beautiful over look. Old Town Square is a central meeting point filled with restaurants, bars, a shops. It ...
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My husband and I are always very interested in learning about the history of places we travel too. We were very fortunate to have a private walking tour in Prague. The gentleman who took us on the ...
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Anybody from the Czech Republic will tell you that their communist past was amongst the most repressive of times for the country, and as a result, there are several monuments in the city of Prague ...
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The history of Jews in Prague is a vibrant and intermittently tragic one. More Jews lived in Prague than anywhere else in the world in the early 18th century, for instance, but both before and after, ...
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